EFA again calls for ISP Copyright Code to be halted
EFA reiterates its call for the ISP Copyright Code to be halted. New research released last week by Choice confirms what EFA and most informed observers (including the Communications Minister) have been saying for some time, namely that the primary drivers of online copyright infringement in Australia are lack of timely availability and price discrimination. The Australian […]
High public officials must have at least basic computer skills
It is no longer acceptable for high-ranking public officials to not possess at least the most basic computer and electronic communication skills as are required for the most junior entry-level positions. Legal professionals particularly are required to undertake a minimum level of professional development throughout their careers. It is therefore very difficult to understand how […]
EFA cautiously welcomes action on fair use; calls for halt on ISP copyright code
Cost-benefit analysis of fair use exception EFA today cautiously welcomes last week’s announcement from the Attorney-General that he has requested an analysis of the costs and benefits involved in the introduction of a broad, flexible fair use exception into Australian copyright law. The introduction of a broad, flexible fair use exception was recommended by the […]
EFA welcomes ALP decision to review data retention legislation
EFA welcomes the Labor Party’s decision to adopt an amendment to its platform that calls for a review of the data retention legislation passed in March this year. As a long-standing opponent of mandatory data retention, EFA remains committed to rolling-back the worst aspects of this legislation, including the unjustifiably long retention period of two […]
Diverse international coalition warns about copyright dangers in TPP
Social media companies, entrepreneurs, investors, and Internet user groups speak out about copyright dangers in the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) agreement With secretive TPP talks intensifying in Ottawa Canada, business leaders have sent a letter raising concerns about how the TPP could force online service providers to act as Internet cops, raising costs and potentially putting […]